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Sense & Sensibility
Award-winning writer Nancy Butler, adapter of Marvel's best-selling adaptation of PRIDE & PREJUDICE, returns to Marvel with another Jane Austen classic: SENSE & SENSIBILITY! Alongside incredible artist Sonny Liew (MY FAITH IN FRANKIE, WONDERLAND), Butler brings to life the world of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, two daughters without parents or means, forced to experience hardship, romance, and heartbreak, all in the hopes of achieving love and lasting happiness. COLLECTING: Sense & Sensibility #1-5
120 pages, Hardcover
First published November 17, 2010
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About the author
Nancy Butler
61 books71 followersNancy Butler also writes under her real name, Nancy J. Hajeski.
Nancy Butler has been an Anglophile since she was nineteen, when she traveled to England to see Carnaby Street. (“I blame it on the Beatles!”) Her frequent visits to an American friend living in London have furnished her with enough inspiration to keep writing Regencies well into the new millennium.
Butler resides in northern New Jersey with two cats, Aja and Puck, surrounded by her collection of artwork, funky antiques, and books. When she manages to get away from her computer, she can usually be found riding her quarter horse mare, Ginger, through the scenic wilds of Bergen County.
Butler is the 1998 Golden Leaf Award winner for Best First Novel.
Nancy Butler has been an Anglophile since she was nineteen, when she traveled to England to see Carnaby Street. (“I blame it on the Beatles!”) Her frequent visits to an American friend living in London have furnished her with enough inspiration to keep writing Regencies well into the new millennium.
Butler resides in northern New Jersey with two cats, Aja and Puck, surrounded by her collection of artwork, funky antiques, and books. When she manages to get away from her computer, she can usually be found riding her quarter horse mare, Ginger, through the scenic wilds of Bergen County.
Butler is the 1998 Golden Leaf Award winner for Best First Novel.
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October 14, 2020
Confession: I haven't read the actual book, only watched the 1995 film and the TV miniseries. While I know the basic plotline and cast of characters, I can't/won't comment on the accuracy of the adaptations.
That being said....I quite enjoyed this! The art might seem cartoonish to some; I found it whimsical and lovely. The costumes, houses, and landscapes (like the moors) were beautifully done too. I really appreciated the visuals since the names got confusing at times (Cleveland, Berkeley Street, etc). And I didn't know that Elinor and Marianne were teens (19 and 16) in the novel! So that threw me for a loop, especially with the constant talk of marriage, the church and having children. Yes, I understand this is regency fiction and I am probably judging too much from a 2020 lens.
I do adore Austen's humor and sharp observations of English society, and always will. I am more thankful that people are retelling her stories even now, with an inclusive and more critical perspective.
*Book #2 for the Graphics A Thon
That being said....I quite enjoyed this! The art might seem cartoonish to some; I found it whimsical and lovely. The costumes, houses, and landscapes (like the moors) were beautifully done too. I really appreciated the visuals since the names got confusing at times (Cleveland, Berkeley Street, etc). And I didn't know that Elinor and Marianne were teens (19 and 16) in the novel! So that threw me for a loop, especially with the constant talk of marriage, the church and having children. Yes, I understand this is regency fiction and I am probably judging too much from a 2020 lens.
I do adore Austen's humor and sharp observations of English society, and always will. I am more thankful that people are retelling her stories even now, with an inclusive and more critical perspective.
*Book #2 for the Graphics A Thon
February 3, 2021
Don't want to read Sense and Sensibility?
Or maybe, like me, just don't want to read it again?
But you still want to feel like you're getting your occasional dose a classic, don't you?
Well, lazy friends, there's now another option...
The Graphic Novel Version.
*ring ring*
Hello? Who is it?
The Answer To Your Prayers, baby!
That's right, for the low low investment of a few hours time, you can get all the experience of classic literature, minus all the mind-numbing detail that makes it such a chore* to read!
Because who needs to know what Elinor's bonnet looked like? Or how many strawberries Willoughby picked for Marianne?
NOBODY, that's who!
And in addition to a tightly compact version of the story, you also get pictures!
Ladies and gentlemen, it's a win-win situation for everyone.
So why 4 stars and not 5?
Well, if you must know, the author decided to stick very close to the original novel. Which meant there were no explosions, no cackling villains, and no zombies. And I really need at least one of those things to show up in order to give a book 5 stars.
But that's just me.
Other than the above-mentioned deficiencies, this was a really good book.
*Disclaimer*
I realize not everyone thinks reading a classic novel is a chore.
If you think they are wonderful and/or should be crammed (however unwillingly) down the throats of today's youth...you are not the target audience of this review. Back slowly away from your keyboard, and refrain from leaving a snooty comment.
Or maybe, like me, just don't want to read it again?
But you still want to feel like you're getting your occasional dose a classic, don't you?
Well, lazy friends, there's now another option...
The Graphic Novel Version.
*ring ring*
Hello? Who is it?
The Answer To Your Prayers, baby!
That's right, for the low low investment of a few hours time, you can get all the experience of classic literature, minus all the mind-numbing detail that makes it such a chore* to read!
Because who needs to know what Elinor's bonnet looked like? Or how many strawberries Willoughby picked for Marianne?
NOBODY, that's who!
And in addition to a tightly compact version of the story, you also get pictures!
Ladies and gentlemen, it's a win-win situation for everyone.
So why 4 stars and not 5?
Well, if you must know, the author decided to stick very close to the original novel. Which meant there were no explosions, no cackling villains, and no zombies. And I really need at least one of those things to show up in order to give a book 5 stars.
But that's just me.
Other than the above-mentioned deficiencies, this was a really good book.
*Disclaimer*
I realize not everyone thinks reading a classic novel is a chore.
If you think they are wonderful and/or should be crammed (however unwillingly) down the throats of today's youth...you are not the target audience of this review. Back slowly away from your keyboard, and refrain from leaving a snooty comment.
July 20, 2017
graphic novel binge read, installment 3: Okay, This Was Misguided, I Can Admit That
Jane Austen is my favorite author, and Sense & Sensibility is my least favorite of her books.
it's just, like, so eh. i like Elinor, but not Marianne. Colonel Brandon and Edward Ferrars are SO BORING. i would've liked it more if there was more of a sisterly emphasis. i just feel like everyone settled in the book and It Sucked. i love in Austen stuff when everything unrealistically and unforeseeably and perfectly comes together at the end, like a fairytale. and that doesn't happen here. even in the actual book, it feels confusing and forced to me.
anyway. when i saw my library had this adaptation, i was like, why not?
but this was So Boring. (at least the original isn't.) in addition to being my least favorite Austen, this may be the most difficult to adapt into a graphic novel, imo.
i don't know. i didn't like this at all. but it feels mean to give it 1 star so i'm not going to.
bottom line: nOT FOR ME, BBG.
Jane Austen is my favorite author, and Sense & Sensibility is my least favorite of her books.
it's just, like, so eh. i like Elinor, but not Marianne. Colonel Brandon and Edward Ferrars are SO BORING. i would've liked it more if there was more of a sisterly emphasis. i just feel like everyone settled in the book and It Sucked. i love in Austen stuff when everything unrealistically and unforeseeably and perfectly comes together at the end, like a fairytale. and that doesn't happen here. even in the actual book, it feels confusing and forced to me.
anyway. when i saw my library had this adaptation, i was like, why not?
but this was So Boring. (at least the original isn't.) in addition to being my least favorite Austen, this may be the most difficult to adapt into a graphic novel, imo.
i don't know. i didn't like this at all. but it feels mean to give it 1 star so i'm not going to.
bottom line: nOT FOR ME, BBG.
February 4, 2020
Avevo già letto questo graphic novel in inglese e mi aveva fatto un'ottima impressione: lo considero forse il migliore tra i fumetti Marvel dedicati a Jane Austen, anche se la povera Elinor a volte è tanto stempiata da sembrare una calva a cui sta scivolando via la parrucca!
La traduzione di Nadia Terranova è un valore aggiunto, a volte vicina alle traduzioni più classiche di Jane Austen, altre volte con termini così estranei eppure così perfetti per un fumetto!
La traduzione di Nadia Terranova è un valore aggiunto, a volte vicina alle traduzioni più classiche di Jane Austen, altre volte con termini così estranei eppure così perfetti per un fumetto!
January 26, 2011
I was blown out of my swivel chair by “Sense and Sensibility”, the Marvel graphic novel. The thing is just adorable. It’s done in pinks and pastels and tasteful little doll-like characters that warmed up my heart like a toaster. For any fan of the book, or for any person with a beating heart, this book is a must-impulse-buy. It’s an excellent adaptation that is surprisingly thorough by Nancy Butler, and so much money in the bank for artist Sonny Liew.
Seriously, Sonny Liew’s artwork makes the entire adaptation work. If you haven’t heard of him before, I recommend a large dose of Googling to preview some of his characters. The faces and features for all of the characters in “Sense and Sensibility” really stand out and match the personalities in the book; and bonus, you can recognize the characters immediately on every page. The last Marvel adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice” has been a disappointment for me in the illustration department; with its 70’s-tastic purple-lipped-ladies with menacing eyes and bosoms strewn hither and tither. I think Marvel got it right with Liew, who deeply understands that a sweet story needs pretty pictures.
The story of the Dashwood sisters by Austen is endearing on its own, with the romantic twists and the “coming-of-age” for all its characters. Just like other Austen stories, the many adaptations and films have embedded their ups and downs in our lovey dovey psyche. I think Marvel’s take is a worthy read or buy, if anything to remind you of how complex and rich the original story is.
Sonny Liew, I’m begging you, more adaptations please!
The EZ Read Staffer Jenifer
Seriously, Sonny Liew’s artwork makes the entire adaptation work. If you haven’t heard of him before, I recommend a large dose of Googling to preview some of his characters. The faces and features for all of the characters in “Sense and Sensibility” really stand out and match the personalities in the book; and bonus, you can recognize the characters immediately on every page. The last Marvel adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice” has been a disappointment for me in the illustration department; with its 70’s-tastic purple-lipped-ladies with menacing eyes and bosoms strewn hither and tither. I think Marvel got it right with Liew, who deeply understands that a sweet story needs pretty pictures.
The story of the Dashwood sisters by Austen is endearing on its own, with the romantic twists and the “coming-of-age” for all its characters. Just like other Austen stories, the many adaptations and films have embedded their ups and downs in our lovey dovey psyche. I think Marvel’s take is a worthy read or buy, if anything to remind you of how complex and rich the original story is.
Sonny Liew, I’m begging you, more adaptations please!
The EZ Read Staffer Jenifer
August 31, 2017
So eine süße Adaption von einem wirklichen Klassiker. Auch wenn mich manche Zeichnungen, auf Grund der Kopfgrößen ein wenig irritiert haben, war es über alles eine sehr gelungene Umsetzung. 😍
December 29, 2017
Diese Graphic Novel ist eine perfekte Ergänzung zum Roman. Die Illustrationen sind einfach nur süß, eine Empfehlung für alle Jane Austen Fans.
February 28, 2018
My comic book obsessed brother gave this to me as a gift because he wanted me to read comics with him and knew this was the only way to get me to read one.
What can I say? This was FUN. I love Jane Austen and after having some book fatigue from not-so-stellar stories, I gave this a try to cleanse my palate.
This had cool artwork, the story that was captured flowed well, and I found the storytelling style to be a surprisingly enjoyable way to experience Austen's work in a different way.
Recommended!
What can I say? This was FUN. I love Jane Austen and after having some book fatigue from not-so-stellar stories, I gave this a try to cleanse my palate.
This had cool artwork, the story that was captured flowed well, and I found the storytelling style to be a surprisingly enjoyable way to experience Austen's work in a different way.
Recommended!
January 10, 2020
Once you have read all of Jane Austen’s books its really pretty to find “new” ways of visiting her stories. This graphic novel has beautiful drawings and its very well made! It amazed me how in such a short format its able to tell the full story without missing anything and it was definitely beautiful to read this characters again.
September 27, 2014
I really enjoyed the artwork and how it kept me interested and inspired while reading the actual book!
June 29, 2018
Quería acercarme a otra historia de Jane Austen en forma de cómic, después de la buena experiencia que había tenido con el de orgullo y perjuicio manga, aunque en esta ocasión no fue de todo tan disfrutable, lo que más me gusto son los chibis que me hicieron mucha gracia.Eso si me ha entrado ganas de leer por fin Sentido y Sensibilidad libro, esperemos que sea para este año.
October 27, 2018
Ok, so I'm not a big graphic novel fan. However, my 12 year old is a huge one. So she challenged me to try this version of one of my favorites to see if I liked it. And I actually DID like it!! The artwork was great and so was the story (obviously... because it's Sense and Sensibility!) Now I'm off to read Pride and Prejudice.
July 4, 2012
Sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood couldn't be any more different. Elinor is reserved and sensible, and Marianne is passionate and vocal. After the death of their father, they find themselves suddenly penniless, as their older brother inherits everything. Sense and Sensibility is a story of sisterhood and romance, as well as a glimpse on what it was like to be a woman during the Regency Era. The graphic novel adapts Jane Austen's classic story into one slim volume.
Sense and Sensibility is a story that I have experienced in multiple ways: I have read the novel, listened to the audiobook, seen Emma Thompson's wonderful film version, and now I have read the graphic novel adaptation. Upon picking up the graphic version, I found myself somewhat skeptical that a sufficient adaptation could result from what's basically five issues of a comic book series. Fortunately, Jane Austen's wonderful novel remains pretty intact. The most significant changes are certain sequences that took places in letters in the novel now occur face to face. This makes sense, given the more visual medium. Although the result can feel a little jam packed at times (especially with all of those dialogue bubbles!) the result retains the integrity of the characters and the romance that the book is best known for.
One thing I really want to draw attention to is the artwork by Sonny Liew, who's work I was not familiar with up until this point. The art has a simple, sketchy, almost quirky style to it, with a subdued color pallet. I found that it to fit the Regency era (not to mention the Dashwood sister's grim situation) strangely well. There are some sequences where the characters are given large heads in an almost chibi-like manner. This effect proves to be humorous scenes involving Mrs. John Dashwood (Elinor and Marianne's stingy sister in law). Since Sense and Sensibility is such a character centric story that lacks much of the action one might expect to find in comics, it's important that the audience be able to understand their thoughts and emotions of the characters, through both body language and facial expression. This is something that Liew does well, or espeically when it comes to Elinor's carefully concealed pain.
Reading Sense and Sensibility in graphic form took me back to the first time I picked up the novel. It's hard not to feel for both sisters (even though I relate to Elinor much more than Marianne), and wish for the best in them as they fall in love and discover shocking truths about their potential suitors. One thing that's important to mention: if you have not read the book Sense and Sensibility beforehand, do not read the forward in this graphic version. It spoils pretty much every twist, assuming that most readers are already familiar with the story. I would recommend this version to fans of Jane Austen who want to see an old favorite story in a new light.
Sense and Sensibility is a story that I have experienced in multiple ways: I have read the novel, listened to the audiobook, seen Emma Thompson's wonderful film version, and now I have read the graphic novel adaptation. Upon picking up the graphic version, I found myself somewhat skeptical that a sufficient adaptation could result from what's basically five issues of a comic book series. Fortunately, Jane Austen's wonderful novel remains pretty intact. The most significant changes are certain sequences that took places in letters in the novel now occur face to face. This makes sense, given the more visual medium. Although the result can feel a little jam packed at times (especially with all of those dialogue bubbles!) the result retains the integrity of the characters and the romance that the book is best known for.
One thing I really want to draw attention to is the artwork by Sonny Liew, who's work I was not familiar with up until this point. The art has a simple, sketchy, almost quirky style to it, with a subdued color pallet. I found that it to fit the Regency era (not to mention the Dashwood sister's grim situation) strangely well. There are some sequences where the characters are given large heads in an almost chibi-like manner. This effect proves to be humorous scenes involving Mrs. John Dashwood (Elinor and Marianne's stingy sister in law). Since Sense and Sensibility is such a character centric story that lacks much of the action one might expect to find in comics, it's important that the audience be able to understand their thoughts and emotions of the characters, through both body language and facial expression. This is something that Liew does well, or espeically when it comes to Elinor's carefully concealed pain.
Reading Sense and Sensibility in graphic form took me back to the first time I picked up the novel. It's hard not to feel for both sisters (even though I relate to Elinor much more than Marianne), and wish for the best in them as they fall in love and discover shocking truths about their potential suitors. One thing that's important to mention: if you have not read the book Sense and Sensibility beforehand, do not read the forward in this graphic version. It spoils pretty much every twist, assuming that most readers are already familiar with the story. I would recommend this version to fans of Jane Austen who want to see an old favorite story in a new light.
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November 3, 2017The Marvel Illustrated version of Jane Austen’s Sense & Sensibility collects the five comic book series by Nancy Butler and Sonny Liew (illustrator) in a single volume. This graphic novel is a retelling of the classic novel, with the basic plot points condensed into dialogue and accompanied by a blend of serious and humorous illustrations to emphasize the different sides of the various characters.
I think this is my favorite of the Austen graphic novel adaptations so far. Butler simplifies the text for the graphic novel format, and at the same time, enables readers to really get to know the characters. From Elinor’s reserve to Marianne’s overwhelming emotion, from Fanny Dashwood’s arrogance and greed to Mrs. Jennings’ tendency to gossip, from Edward Ferrars’ morals to Colonel Brandon’s quiet suffering to Willoughby’s impropriety, Butler does a great job displaying the essential truths of Austen’s characters, and coupled with Liew’s detailed drawings and charming, almost doll-like portrayals, they are brought to life.
However, there were times that the artwork bothered me. In some scenes, Elinor’s head is elongated and looks ridiculous, and Liew occasionally incorporates chibi figures, which add some humor but also make the illustrations inconsistent. Butler also acknowledges in the author’s note at the beginning that she created some of the speeches in her adaptation because there was more narration than dialogue in Austen’s novel. But neither the artwork or added dialogue detracted from my enjoyment of the book. I expected Butler to make such changes given the graphic novel format, and there were times that I was so involved in the story that I realized I was paying little attention to the illustrations!
Sense and Sensibility was the first Jane Austen novel I read (back when I was in high school), and Butler’s adaptation reminds me that it’s time for a re-read. I really enjoyed it, but it made me long for Austen’s writing, particularly her rich observations of human behavior and social interaction. Overall, I think these graphic novels are a fun and fresh way for readers (especially young ones) to acquaint themselves with Jane Austen and learn that the classics can be very entertaining.
Review posted on Diary of an Eccentric
I think this is my favorite of the Austen graphic novel adaptations so far. Butler simplifies the text for the graphic novel format, and at the same time, enables readers to really get to know the characters. From Elinor’s reserve to Marianne’s overwhelming emotion, from Fanny Dashwood’s arrogance and greed to Mrs. Jennings’ tendency to gossip, from Edward Ferrars’ morals to Colonel Brandon’s quiet suffering to Willoughby’s impropriety, Butler does a great job displaying the essential truths of Austen’s characters, and coupled with Liew’s detailed drawings and charming, almost doll-like portrayals, they are brought to life.
However, there were times that the artwork bothered me. In some scenes, Elinor’s head is elongated and looks ridiculous, and Liew occasionally incorporates chibi figures, which add some humor but also make the illustrations inconsistent. Butler also acknowledges in the author’s note at the beginning that she created some of the speeches in her adaptation because there was more narration than dialogue in Austen’s novel. But neither the artwork or added dialogue detracted from my enjoyment of the book. I expected Butler to make such changes given the graphic novel format, and there were times that I was so involved in the story that I realized I was paying little attention to the illustrations!
Sense and Sensibility was the first Jane Austen novel I read (back when I was in high school), and Butler’s adaptation reminds me that it’s time for a re-read. I really enjoyed it, but it made me long for Austen’s writing, particularly her rich observations of human behavior and social interaction. Overall, I think these graphic novels are a fun and fresh way for readers (especially young ones) to acquaint themselves with Jane Austen and learn that the classics can be very entertaining.
Review posted on Diary of an Eccentric
January 15, 2013
I read the original Sense and Sensibility novel only once and many years ago so I was delighted when I won this copy of it in graphic format. I am not very familiar with this style books so I was extremely curious to read it.
I found myself chuckling over the quirky illustrations that distinguished each character well even in those small frames. Though quirky, there was a definite timeless feel to the art with its soft colors and lighting along with the nice authentic detail work to the clothing and backdrops.
The choice in which scenes to use from the original when it came to the writing was excellent. I felt that I was getting the best highlights and scenes from the original storyline. The condensing of the story into the illustrated version was smooth flowing and easy to follow the plot. In fact there were a few scenes that were a delightful surprise because I hadn't remembered them until reading this delightful book.
I enjoyed it so much that I plan to go back and find the Illustrated Pride and Prejudice and Northanger Abbey now.
I recommend this for all the Janeites out there who want to try something a little different in regard to her work and I recommend this to those who are daunted by thick unabridged novels, but still have a desire to read Jane Austen's work.
I found myself chuckling over the quirky illustrations that distinguished each character well even in those small frames. Though quirky, there was a definite timeless feel to the art with its soft colors and lighting along with the nice authentic detail work to the clothing and backdrops.
The choice in which scenes to use from the original when it came to the writing was excellent. I felt that I was getting the best highlights and scenes from the original storyline. The condensing of the story into the illustrated version was smooth flowing and easy to follow the plot. In fact there were a few scenes that were a delightful surprise because I hadn't remembered them until reading this delightful book.
I enjoyed it so much that I plan to go back and find the Illustrated Pride and Prejudice and Northanger Abbey now.
I recommend this for all the Janeites out there who want to try something a little different in regard to her work and I recommend this to those who are daunted by thick unabridged novels, but still have a desire to read Jane Austen's work.
November 22, 2016
Sense & Sensibility is among my favourite Austen novel, if not the favourite. So, right off the bat there is no way I can be objective when reading this. I loved it!
I mean, sure, the art wasn't something that I was into; it had an almost YA feeling to it, but it actually kinda worked for the tone of the book so it didn't bother me that much.
And really, I'll take Marianne and Colonel Brandon in any way I can get. I have written my fair share of "essays" about their romance and progress and why Willoughby is Public Enemy #1, so I will try not to go on a rant, but really, the ending was amazing, and they deserved to be together and they loved each other very much in the end! Marianne chose rightly in picking Brandon in the end because that showed how much she grew as a character and... (nope, really, I have to force myself to stop here because other wise this review will go on for 5 pages).
November 10, 2018
Marvel's attempt at Pride & Prejudice left me with a foul taste in my mouth; how does an image centered medium present such a dialogue-heavy story without making it seem choppy? Indeed, Pride & Prejudice's comic adaptation by Nancy Butler made for too much plot crammed in to too few actual comics. Sense & Sensibility includes the depth in dialogue that one expects of any decent Austen adaptation; it doesn't break to a whole new scene with every new box. The integrity of Austen's characters remains whole. The art is also leagues above that in Pride & Prejudice; the style is so quaint and airy! I loved this adaptation!
February 7, 2013
I've never read the novel, but I love the Ang Lee movie adaptation of the book, so I thought I'd enjoy this. It was a good abridged version of the story. I felt some of the transitions were a bit abrupt, but nothing was confusing.
The art was not my favorite and the style almost reminded me of a Marvel/DC comic book, which I thought was kind of incongruous (what with the romantic source material).
But the story is timeless and I still spent a fair amount of time perusing the dialogue and character interactions.
The art was not my favorite and the style almost reminded me of a Marvel/DC comic book, which I thought was kind of incongruous (what with the romantic source material).
But the story is timeless and I still spent a fair amount of time perusing the dialogue and character interactions.
December 9, 2017
Greatly enjoyed this take on a classic. It makes it much more fast paced and streamlines the slow bits from the original. All in all a very fun story. I loved revisiting it.
February 12, 2012
I think this graphic novel took too many liberties (ooh, oldtimey word!) withthe original text/ Thast being said, it almost has to happen since most of Austin's work is dialogue. I kind of didn't like the way that led to them showing everything directly, you miss out on a lot of Austin's Sublty and wit.
February 5, 2015
Okay I may be partial to all things Jane Austen. But like pride and prejudice I read this in novel form first and really enjoyed it. And this form just gave it a fresh look. I really like reading the classic in graphic novel form. it is like reading a new book almost.
August 26, 2017
If you like Jane Austen's book, Sense & Sensibility (I do) and you like Marvel comics (I do), you'll surely like this illustrated homage to the novel.
July 2, 2017
Okay zur Story brauche ich wohl nicht viel sagen, außer, dass es unglaublich gut als Graphic Novel herübergebracht wurde. Das ist wirklich etwas seltenes. Hier wird man aber wie in einem Roman direkt in die Story hineingezogen. Es ist sehr textlastig und teilweise war es etwas schwierig das ganze im Englischem zu verstehen. Ich hätte mir ein paar mehr Szenen mit dem Coronal gewünscht, da er mein absoluter Lieblingscharakter ist.
Der Zeichenstil ist natürlich sehr eigen. Man sollte einen Blick hineinwerfen bevor man es kauft. Mir gefiel er im Großen und Ganzen recht gut, aber teilweise wurden die Charaktere so unterschiedlich gezeichnet (in Proportionen), dass ich die sehr verkleinerten Varianten ziemlich hässlich fand. Ansonsten war gerade die Farbwahl wirklich wunderschön.
Der Zeichenstil ist natürlich sehr eigen. Man sollte einen Blick hineinwerfen bevor man es kauft. Mir gefiel er im Großen und Ganzen recht gut, aber teilweise wurden die Charaktere so unterschiedlich gezeichnet (in Proportionen), dass ich die sehr verkleinerten Varianten ziemlich hässlich fand. Ansonsten war gerade die Farbwahl wirklich wunderschön.
February 5, 2024
"Sense and Sensibility" is the one Austen novel I do not have on my shelf. I was looking for an audiobook to listen to for a re-read with a group of friends and found this. I enjoyed this graphic novel adaptation, hoping it would inspire me to read the book (which I borrowed from the library), but this may be as far as I get...
December 2, 2022
Nancy Butler did a great job of condensing the story of Austen's Sense and Sensibility into a graphic novel. This isn't usually my favorite Austen story, because I get so frustrated with Marianne. I thought this was a wonderful version of the story though that really hit all the points. I didn't love the art style, but the writing was really well done.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 30, 2023
3,5 stars rounded up to 4.
October 13, 2017
Color me surprised when i saw this at the big bad wolf a couple of weeks ago. The illustrations were not what i was expecting - they were a bit cutesy, but the colors were warm and the story faithfully adapted from the source material. It reminded me of how much i used to love the movie. Even the dialogue was immediately adapted to the graphic novel, and that was a pleasant surprise.
September 23, 2018
I loved this so much! I'm gonna give the actual book another shot!
November 28, 2010
Sense and Sensibility is a classic story of family, friendship, heartache, love, grief, and sisterly bonds. This brilliant rendition of Sense and Sensibility turned graphic novel brings Jane Austen’s vibrant words to life through incredible illustrations.
I was very nervous at first about picking up the graphic novel version of Sense and Sensibility because of my thoughts on the Pride and Prejudice graphic novel. (Both are produced by Marvel comics) I thought that the artist’s rendition of the Pride and Prejudice version was just completely off. All of the women, to put it frankly, looked like porn stars. The writing done by Nancy Butler stayed fairly close to the original work, giving it points in my book. What sold me on the Sense and Sensibility version was a new artist, Sonny Liew.
Liew’s illustrations are exactly what I pictured Sense and Sensibility looking like. The clothing looked like the proper pieces women of that time would wear, Norland Park, Barton Park, and the cottage all fit the images that Austen herself created. The one negative I had with the illustrations was how Elinor was drawn. Elinor was often shown with an extreme receding hairline, making her seem bald most of the time.
Nancy Butler stayed fairly true to Austen’s original work, adding and subtracting here and there. As she states in her introduction to the graphic novel,
“while re-reading the book, I realized I was in for some rough going. Austen had originally written Elinor and Marianne as an epistolary novel, in the form of letters. Although she eventually changed the format, many key scenes are still conveyed through narrative rather than dialogue. Not the optimum source material for a graphic novel, let me tell you. So I hope readers will forgive me for taking some liberties – in the creation of speeches where none existed and the fleshing out of scenes Austen merely hints at in the book…”
Butler does a great job fleshing out those scenes that Austen hints at, and makes sure the important stuff gets into the graphic novel. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this rendition, after Marvel’s Pride and Prejudice debacle.
Marvel has recently announced that a graphic novel version of Emma will be released in the spring. Marvel has also turned other classic novels into graphic novels: The Wizard of Oz, The Last of the Mohicans, The Three Musketeers, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Treasure Island, The Man in the Iron Mask, The Iliad, The Odyssey, etc.
I definitely recommend those who are iffy about graphic novels to give them a try. I was introduced to graphic novels in college when I had two as textbooks for a Holocaust history course I took. I was hesitant at first with how such heavy subject matter would be conveyed via a comic-like interpretation but was blown away. While they aren’t for everyone they certainly can breathe new life into the classics that you love. This rendition of Sense and Sensibility is a perfect example of that breath of fresh air.
Kimberly (Reflections of a Book Addict)
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I was very nervous at first about picking up the graphic novel version of Sense and Sensibility because of my thoughts on the Pride and Prejudice graphic novel. (Both are produced by Marvel comics) I thought that the artist’s rendition of the Pride and Prejudice version was just completely off. All of the women, to put it frankly, looked like porn stars. The writing done by Nancy Butler stayed fairly close to the original work, giving it points in my book. What sold me on the Sense and Sensibility version was a new artist, Sonny Liew.
Liew’s illustrations are exactly what I pictured Sense and Sensibility looking like. The clothing looked like the proper pieces women of that time would wear, Norland Park, Barton Park, and the cottage all fit the images that Austen herself created. The one negative I had with the illustrations was how Elinor was drawn. Elinor was often shown with an extreme receding hairline, making her seem bald most of the time.
Nancy Butler stayed fairly true to Austen’s original work, adding and subtracting here and there. As she states in her introduction to the graphic novel,
“while re-reading the book, I realized I was in for some rough going. Austen had originally written Elinor and Marianne as an epistolary novel, in the form of letters. Although she eventually changed the format, many key scenes are still conveyed through narrative rather than dialogue. Not the optimum source material for a graphic novel, let me tell you. So I hope readers will forgive me for taking some liberties – in the creation of speeches where none existed and the fleshing out of scenes Austen merely hints at in the book…”
Butler does a great job fleshing out those scenes that Austen hints at, and makes sure the important stuff gets into the graphic novel. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this rendition, after Marvel’s Pride and Prejudice debacle.
Marvel has recently announced that a graphic novel version of Emma will be released in the spring. Marvel has also turned other classic novels into graphic novels: The Wizard of Oz, The Last of the Mohicans, The Three Musketeers, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Treasure Island, The Man in the Iron Mask, The Iliad, The Odyssey, etc.
I definitely recommend those who are iffy about graphic novels to give them a try. I was introduced to graphic novels in college when I had two as textbooks for a Holocaust history course I took. I was hesitant at first with how such heavy subject matter would be conveyed via a comic-like interpretation but was blown away. While they aren’t for everyone they certainly can breathe new life into the classics that you love. This rendition of Sense and Sensibility is a perfect example of that breath of fresh air.
Kimberly (Reflections of a Book Addict)
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January 26, 2011
I was blown out of my swivel chair by “Sense and Sensibility”, the Marvel graphic novel. The thing is just adorable. It’s done in pinks and pastels and tasteful little doll-like characters that warmed up my heart like a toaster. For any fan of the book, or for any person with a beating heart, this book is a must-impulse-buy. It’s an excellent adaptation that is surprisingly thorough by Nancy Butler, and so much money in the bank for artist Sonny Liew.
Seriously, Sonny Liew’s artwork makes the entire adaptation work. If you haven’t heard of him before, I recommend a large dose of Googling to preview some of his characters. The faces and features for all of the characters in “Sense and Sensibility” really stand out and match the personalities in the book; and bonus, you can recognize the characters immediately on every page. The last Marvel adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice” has been a disappointment for me in the illustration department; with its 70’s-tastic purple-lipped-ladies with menacing eyes and bosoms strewn hither and tither. I think Marvel got it right with Liew, who deeply understands that a sweet story needs pretty pictures.
The story of the Dashwood sisters by Austen is endearing on its own, with the romantic twists and the “coming-of-age” for all its characters. Just like other Austen stories, the many adaptations and films have embedded their ups and downs in our lovey dovey psyche. I think Marvel’s take is a worthy read or buy, if anything to remind you of how complex and rich the original story is.
Sonny Liew, I’m begging you, more adaptations please!
-EZ Read Staffer Jenifer
Seriously, Sonny Liew’s artwork makes the entire adaptation work. If you haven’t heard of him before, I recommend a large dose of Googling to preview some of his characters. The faces and features for all of the characters in “Sense and Sensibility” really stand out and match the personalities in the book; and bonus, you can recognize the characters immediately on every page. The last Marvel adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice” has been a disappointment for me in the illustration department; with its 70’s-tastic purple-lipped-ladies with menacing eyes and bosoms strewn hither and tither. I think Marvel got it right with Liew, who deeply understands that a sweet story needs pretty pictures.
The story of the Dashwood sisters by Austen is endearing on its own, with the romantic twists and the “coming-of-age” for all its characters. Just like other Austen stories, the many adaptations and films have embedded their ups and downs in our lovey dovey psyche. I think Marvel’s take is a worthy read or buy, if anything to remind you of how complex and rich the original story is.
Sonny Liew, I’m begging you, more adaptations please!
-EZ Read Staffer Jenifer
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